Things to do this weekend in Toronto: December 6 to 8

Get into the full swing of the season this weekend with tons of holiday markets. Get all your gifts from the best local vendors, then tuck into some tasty food, sip a few drinks and check out fun activities and live music.

December 6

Live Music Series with Stone Temple Sinai

Rock out to grunge and alternative music at a free live show.

When: Dec. 6
Where: Stackt
Cost: Free

Taste Of Dinner With Strangers

Try out a new way of meeting people at this mingling event with passed appetizers and cocktails.

When: Dec. 6
Where: 1 Roof Garden Lane
Cost: $95

December 7

Krampus Ball

This annual ball celebrates the spirit of the season with a costume party.

When: Dec. 7
Where: Opera House
Cost: $44.16

Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail Celebration

Skates will be lent out for free at this winter event with fire pits, a live DJ, photo opportunities, s’mores and train rides.

When: Dec. 7
Where: Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail, College Park (420 Yonge St.)
Cost: Free

Kensington Flea Holiday Market

Browse unique vendors at this event at a shipping container market.

When: Dec. 7 to 8
Where: Stackt
Cost: Free

Kids Holiday Market

Enjoy family brunch and story time as part of this community market.

When: Dec. 7 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre, 50 Sousa Mendes
Cost: Free

Curbside Holiday Craft Market

Make wreaths out of recycled bike parts and pick up a few fun gifts.

When: Dec. 7 – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Curbside Cycle, 412 Bloor St. W.
Cost: Free

Holiday Market at Pot Pot Studio

Studio members as well as local makers and artists will be selling their wares.

When: Dec. 7 to 8
Where: Pot Pot Studio, 300 Campbell Ave. Suite 309
Cost: Free

Toronto Plant Market Holiday Market

Pick out a Christmas tree at this market with food and music.

When: Dec. 7 – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 327 Bering Ave.
Cost: Free

North Etobicoke Christmas Market

Local vendors, crafts, toys, free food and a tree lighting are all part of this market.

When: Dec. 7 – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Thistletown Community Centre, 925 Albion Rd.

Studio 05 Holiday Market

Gifts, crafts, decor and clothing are available from over 12 vendors at this free market.

When: Dec. 7 to 8
Where: Studio 05, 1250 Dupont St.
Cost: Free

Jingle on the Way

All sorts of holiday-themed festivities will be going on during this community event that will have a snow globe photo booth, slapshot hockey, Beavertails, puppet shows, cookie decorating and carolers.

When: Dec. 7 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Eglinton West between Oriole Parkway and Heddington
Cost: Free

Good Friends Market

This market with lots of different fun vendors is a great place to pick up gifts.

When: Dec. 7 to 8
Where: 952 Queen St. W.
Cost: Free

December 8

Pai Holiday Market

Off-menu dishes and Thai massages will be some of the highlights of this market at a restaurant.

When: Dec. 8 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Pai
Cost: Free

Disability Holiday Market

45 disabled vendors and artists will be selling at this market and there’ll also be music and a photo booth plus warm drinks. The best part is, there are lots of accommodations you might not find at many other markets.

When: Dec. 8 – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.
Cost: Free

Neighbours’ Skate

Enjoy free skating and live music at this event that will also have games, snacks, Santa and cookie decorating.

When: Dec. 8 – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Weston Lions Arena, 2125 Lawrence Ave. W.
Cost: Free

Menage Toronto Christmas Market

Shop this pet-friendly market that also has food and drink.

When: Dec. 8 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 218 Merton St.
Cost: Free